NUS Overseas Graduate Scholarship 2026

The NUS-Overseas Graduate Scholarship (NUS-OGS) Scheme aims to aid high-caliber Singaporeans for a career in academia by supporting their doctoral studies abroad.

Eligibility for NUS-Overseas Graduate Scholarship 2026:

• The applicants for the NUS-Overseas Graduate Scholarship should be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• The candidates are expected to have excellence in their undergraduate academics (at least a Bachelor’s degree with 2nd Upper Honours).
• Applicants must be interested in teaching and research.
• Should have received funding from outside funding sources like research assistantships or fellowships.
• Candidates applying can also pursue their doctoral degree in top overseas universities.

Documents required:

• Candidates applying for Graduate Scholarships should submit their complete curriculum vitae which should also include the details on any teaching experience at undergraduate and above levels of studies. A publication list of the candidates should also be included.
• 2 to 3 pieces of research/design work copies of the candidate are required.
• An abstract of any thesis previously written should be included.
• A research proposal of at least 2 research topics that the applicant intends to pursue has to be submitted. The proposal should be a minimum of a half-page write-up on the details of each proposed topic.
• Candidate's copy of NRIC and entry/re-entry permit (for Singapore Permanent Residents)
• Transcripts and certified copies of GCE ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels / School & Higher School Examinations and University degree(s) should be attached.
• Score sheets of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) should be included (if taken).
• A letter of offer for admission to the graduate program from the university and a Letter of offer from other scholarships and awards have to be attached.
• A completed Personal Particulars Form available on the NUS website should be filled out.
• Confidential referees’ reports (at least 2). 
• Applicants are asked to submit the applications to respective Heads of Departments in advance (except the referees’ reports)

Value of the NUS-Overseas Graduate Scholarship:

• The successful applicants of the NUS-Overseas Graduate Scholarship receive one or more of the benefits listed.
• Tuition fees and other fees are awarded depending on the applicant.
• Maintenance allowances awarded also defer to each applicant.
• Two sets (one for the commencement/completion of study) of economy-class return airfare for travel between Singapore
• and the place of study.
• Conference and fieldwork grants, available by application.
• Medical insurance coverage is awarded only to staff at the institution of study.
• If applicable, the Sign-on bonus and/or Employer’s CPF top-up are included instead of a monthly stipend and also depend on each applicant.

Application Deadline: 16 March 2026